Pole dancing. Twin contortionism. Snake charming. Craft beer. Hang on, what? You might think one of these things is not like the others, until you turn up at a Little Creatures Live party and see them seamlessly blended in a sea of trademark kookiness.

Perth was the kick-off point for the brewery’s national tour, drawing more than 1,000 people – and plenty of vividly coloured hair, idiosyncratic dress and tattoos – to Embargo container bar at Elizabeth Quay. The glowing city skyline framed the open-air venue, while a queue stretched around its perimeter.

By day, beer school was held on the back of Elsie the traytop Kombi, introducing craft lovers to a new, single batch VHA-Shade Chaser IPA. By night, a fire show of samba dancers, fire throwers and twirlers ensured big-bang impact.

The result was a massive outdoor party that inspired hands-in-the-air cheering and ear-wide grins. Crafty, indeed.